HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF ADVANCING IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS?

M. Ed Research-INTERVIEW SCHEDULE-UNSTRUCTURED INTERVIEW TOPICS TOPIC: Exploring the relationship between teachers’ experiences and evolving teacher

7. HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF ADVANCING IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS?

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INFORMATION SHEET-PARTICIPANT M.Ed

Exploring the relationship between teachers’ experiences and evolving teacher identities in post-apartheid South Africa: A narrative inquiry.

23 Clegdale Gardens Newlands West 4037

12 April 2010 The Participant-

Ream Secondary School Durban

4001

Dear fellow educator

REQUEST FOR CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY

The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between teachers’ experiences and evolving teacher identities in post-apartheid South Africa. This study is supervised by Dr Kathleen- Pithouse Morgan who is a lecturer at the School of Education and Development, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Dr Pithouse-Morgan can be contacted telephonically at 031-

2603460.

I am a M.Ed student at UKZN, and this research forms part of my Master of Education (M.Ed) study. The findings of study will be used in my M.Ed dissertation and any related publications and presentations .The data production techniques that I will use are: Journal entries, individual unstructured open –ended interviews, collage, document retrieval, a focus group discussion, an open-ended questionnaire.

Please take note of the following:-

1. I will record your views in writing and would also like to tape record the interviews and group discussion.

2. The unstructured individual interview, the collage presentation and the focus group dicussion will last approximately two hours each .

3. These will take place at the school during your non-teaching time or outside of the school at convenient venues that we can agree upon.

4. The data and information will remain anonymous, that is, it will not be possible for the data to be linked to your name. I will use pseudonyms for the participants and the school where the research is being conducted. All the responses retrieved will be treated in a confidential manner.

5. It is very unlikely that you will be distressed through any of the discussions. However, if you feel a need to deal in more detail with any stressful situations, I will ensure that you are given information about an appropriate counselling service.

5. I request permission for you to take part in my research. I would appreciate it if you could take some time consider my request and then complete and sign the attached form .

6. If you have any questions regarding the research, please feel free to discuss this with me or my supervisor.

93 7. You will not be disadvantaged if you choose not to participate or if you choose to leave/ withdraw from the study at any stage. Participation is voluntary.

I value your support.

8. I am ready and willing to provide you with any information that you may require.

If you have any questions relating to the rights of research participants, you can contact Ms Phume Ximba in the Humanities and Social Science Research Ethics Office on 031-260 3587.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Beverley Ann Varathaiah Phone:031-5782111

Cell:0837973350

94 INFORMED CONSENT SHEET – PARTICIPANT

I,___________________________________________________________________-(full name of participant) hereby confirm that I understand the contents of this document and the nature of this study, and do consent to participate in the study .

I understand that I am free to leave/withdraw from the study at any time if I want to without any negative or undesirable consequences to myself.

Please indicate which techniques and procedures you are prepared to consent to:

YES NO a.Journal entries---

b.Individual unstructured interviews--- c.Collage--- d.Document retrieval--- e.Focus group discussion --- f. Open-ended questionnaire

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SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT DATE _______________________________

SIGNATURE OF WITNESS DATE

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REQUEST FOR PERMISSION-PRINCIPAL

M.Ed :Exploring the relationship between teachers’ experiences and evolving teacher identities in post-apartheid South Africa: A narrative inquiry.

23 Clegdale Gardens Newlands West 4037

12 April 2010 The Principal-

Ream Secondary School Durban

4001

Dear Madam or Sir

REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONDUCT A RESEARCH STUDY

2603460.If you have any questions relating to the ethical aspects of this research, you can contact Ms Phume Ximba in the Humanities and Social Science Research Ethics Office on 031- 260 3587.

I am a M.Ed student at UKZN, and this research forms part of my Master of Education (M.Ed) study.. I would like to conduct interviews with educators from your school which should last between 45 minutes to an hour. My interviews will be conducted outside of teaching hours. I will record their views in writing and would also like to tape record the interviews. In addition, respondents will keep journals, participate in the drawing up and discussion of a collage, document retrieval and a focus group discussion. The data will remain anonymous. I will use pseudonyms for the participants and the school where the research is being conducted. All the responses retrieved will be treated in a confidential manner. The findings of the data will be used in my M.Ed dissertation and any related publications and presentations.

Please find attached my research proposal and ethical clearance approval from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

I value your support.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Beverley Ann Varathaiah Phone:031-5782111

Cell:0837973350

96 INFORMED CONSENT SHEET-PRINCIPAL

I,___________________________________________________________________-(full name ) hereby confirm that I understand the contents of this document and the nature of this study, and do hereby grant permission for the study to be conducted.

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SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL DATE _______________________________

SIGNATURE OF WITNESS DATE

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MY COLLAGE: AS I JOURNEY

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